PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-13
DRIVE CHAIN
With the transmission in neutral, support the motorcycle using
the center-stand and turn the rear wheel slowly by hand. Visu-
ally check the drive chain for the possible defects listed below.
* Loose pins * Excessive wear
* Damaged rollers * Improper chain adjustment
* Dry or rusted links * Missing O-ring seals
* Kinked or binding links
A O-ring
B Grease
If any defects are found, the drive chain must be replaced.
NOTE:
When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and
sprockets as a set.
CHECKING
• Remove the cotter pin. (E-28)
• Loosen the axle nut
1.
• Tense the drive chain fully by turning both chain adjuster bolts
2.
• Count out 21 pins (20 pitches) on the chain and measure the
distance between the two points. If the distance exceeds the
service limit, the chain must be replaced.
" Drive chain 20-pitch length
Service Limit: 319 mm
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (2 month) and every 6 000
km (12 months) thereafter.
Lubricate every 1 000 km.
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